Best Trade Schools in Peoria, Arizona (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Peoria and the West Valley. This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Arizona licensing basics for core trades1.

Top Trade Schools in Peoria

All options below serve the West Valley. Verify current offerings and accreditation23.

School Program Length Highlights
Glendale Community College (Glendale) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years HLC accredited. HVAC, Welding, Manufacturing, and Automotive programs; hybrid and evening options2.
Estrella Mountain Community College (Avondale) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years HLC accredited. Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics and technical programs with employer ties2.
IBEW Local 640 – Electrical JATC (Phoenix) 3–5 years Registered apprenticeship for Inside Wireman/Residential; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Local 469 – Training Center (Phoenix) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR; paid training and certifications.

Licensing in Arizona

  • Electrical & Mechanical Contracting: Licensed through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) via exams, experience, and bonding/insurance.
  • HVAC Techs: No separate state tech license; EPA 608 required for refrigerants4. Work under a licensed contractor.
  • Plumbing: Contractor licensing via ROC with verified experience and exams.
  • Welding: No state license; employers/jurisdictions require performance quals as needed.

Next Steps

  • Compare AZ programs: /trade-school/arizona/
  • Explore trades and credentials: /trades/
  • National guides: /trade-school/

Tour labs, confirm accreditation, and map training to ROC licensing and apprenticeships.

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Phoenix Metro. bls.gov/oes ↩

  2. U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator. nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator ↩ ↩ ↩

  3. Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), Directory. accsc.org ↩

  4. U.S. EPA, Section 608. epa.gov/section608 ↩

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Meet the author: Brad Fishbein is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor and council-certified Microbial Investigator. He’s the founder of TradeCareerPath.com and has completed over 5,000 mold inspections since 2009. Brad now helps homeowners and tradespeople make smart decisions about mold, licensing, and skilled career paths.